Submitted photo Members of the newly formed Friends of the Columbiana County Pound Dogs and their fur babies: (front, from left) Sarah Underwood, treasurer; Kathy Beadnell, president; (back) Wendy Meek, secretary; Karen Seidner, vice-president; and Michelle Seidner. Not shown are Tammy Siefke and Debbie Stankewitz.

Donations sought for sale

A newly formed volunteer group, Friends of the Columbiana County Pound Dogs, is raising public awareness and money for the benefit of the dogs living at the Columbiana County Dog Pound and Adoption Center (CCDPAC) by having a rummage sale from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 7 at the county fairgrounds. The proceeds of the sale will be used for the purchase and installation of fencing to create a second exercise yard that will accommodate the needs of the multitude of dogs waiting for adoption. A few of the dogs available for adoption will be present on the day of the sale, as well as additional information about the CCDPAC. Friends will be collecting item donations for the rummage sale during the month of March. County residents can call 330-383-7845 to schedule a free pickup of items or schedule a donation drop at the pound. On April 5 and 6, donations will be collected from 7:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. and from 3 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the fairgrounds. To make a monetary donation send checks to: Friends of the Columbiana County Pound Dogs, 38255 Miller Road, Leetonia, OH 44431.

Gorka to speak at GOP dinner

The Columbiana County Republican Party will host nationally acclaimed counterintelligence authority and noted author Dr. Sebastian Gorka, Ph.D., as the keynote speaker during the annual Lincoln Day Dinner, at 6:30 p.m. Monday at the Timberlanes in Salem. Gorka’s most recent book, “Defeating Jihad — the Winnable War,” was a New York Times best seller. As one of the leading authorities in the world on ISIS and the world wide terrorist threat posed by radical Islamists, Gorka is a regular contributor to the Fox News network. The cost of the dinner is $45, with a 50 percent discount for all students. To make reservations call 223-1511 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Free smoke detectors available

Middleton Township trustees in conjunction with the Negley Fire Department will be handing out free smoke detectors and batteries for any Middleton Township resident from March 12-16. For more information call trustees Nancy Michaels at 227-9617, Tim Pancake at 330-843-6632, Greg Lipp at 330-853-5654 or the fire department at 426-9900.

Preschool applications open

The Columbiana County ESC Preschool at United Local will be accepting applications for the 2018-2019 school year until classes are filled. Registration packets may be picked up in the United Elementary office. Once the packet is filled out, they must be returned to the office. For questions call 223-8001.

Lisbon school registration set

The Lisbon school district will hold kindergarten and preschool registrations for the 2018-2019 school year March 26-30. Children who will be 5 on or before Sept. 30 may register. Non-residents who wish to apply for kindergarten open enrollment must be 5 set by the district of residence. Kindergarten and preschool registrations can be done online using the Lisbon school website or at the board office at 317 Market St., Lisbon. There are a limited number of places available for preschool therefore, 4-year-olds will be considered first. Parents and guardians must bring a photo ID, the child’s original birth certificate, immunization records, proof of residency and custody papers, if applicable. Screenings for kindergarten will be held May 1 and 2.